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SD62 YDZ

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YDZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 84,715 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 76,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 69,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 56,266 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe split

Fail 13 May 2021 56,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush separated from pin bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing,front flexi pipe split

Pass 15 May 2020 50,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 May 2020 50,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump oily

Pass 22 May 2019 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 40,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,589 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SD62 YDZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 46,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD62 YDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD62 YDZ registered?

SD62 YDZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is SD62 YDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 YDZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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